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DIY Japanese Shoji Wall for Small Spaces

My Temporary Shoji Wall

So here is the story – I had an extra room that was too small for a couch and table, but too big to be a closet or office. So I decided to put an Ikea futon in it and make it a secondary bed room.

However, the room only had 3 walls, therefore lacking some privacy. I decided to build a Japanese Shoji wall. The wall is connected to a shelf at the top, thus creating a wall that offers privacy but created no structural modifications to the room itself other the attachment of the shelf to the wall.

The solution allows light to still flow through the apartment and gives a little depth and warmth to the space. If the wall gets damaged or dirty you just replace the Shoji Paper like normal Shoji.

Budget was around $180 and took about 20 working hours to complete (creation and install).

My dad was kind enough to help me pull it off and here are the results!
(sorry for my iPhone4 Photo Quality). Personal Note :: I love this style wall!

Be Classy – and Have a Safe and Happy New Year in 2013!

Be Classy – and Have a Safe and Happy New Year in 2013!

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#NYE #HAPPYNEWYEAR #2013

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Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style

I want to goto this soooooooo bad! Bond Style to the max!

The Barbican marks the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, from 1962’s Dr No to this year’s Skyfall, with a unique exhibition showcasing the inside story of the design and style of the world’s most influential and iconic movie brand.

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KU Designathon 2012

Designathon:
24-hour event where teams of volunteer Communication Design students along with professors and alumni, design and produce pro-bono creative works for non-profits.

I had the chance to work with and direct this talented group of young designers.

  • Emily Snyder
  • Heather Geneva Lewis
  • Peter Hershey

Gift Cards for Charities:
“Currently we are working to establish an orphanage at Lanet-Nakaru to cater for the needs of vulnerable children. The orphanage will be set within a school complex to give the orphaned children a chance to study in our primary school. This orphanage will serve the needs of the people without discrimination regardless their geographical boundaries, religious background, belief, and ethnicity group.”

Detail on Images and link to designers = http://bit.ly/HyELhk | The images above show the development of Navigation layout, wireframes, texture creation, and printed concepts.

Our client requested that we use some traditional african elements, warm colors, images of the children the charity has helped, and easy to understand donation options.

We also discussed future expansion of the site with the client and decided to leave options for a more expansive navigation and additional supporting comment at the bottom of each page.

ZAMARTZ Business Card

ZAMARTZ Business Card

card reads (front):
Zachary A. Martz
zam@zamartz.com
484-222-0122

card reads (back):
Creative Services & Technical Consulting

Branding, Retail P.O.P, E-Commerce, Web/Interactive, System Integration, Training & Management

So a little about this project. Watercolor Paper, two color separation with Pantone C285 and K, Embossed center triangle, and blue colored edges.

It only took me 2 years in NYC to get printed cards – how many opportunities have I missed… looking to the future now!

ZAMARTZ Business Card Preview

I’m so excited to have these printed that i couldn’t wait to post a really good image – here is a quick iPhone combo.

These were a long time coming so i’ll give you the details and better image tomorrow when I can have some better light.

Claire Potter Design Creates Eco-Friendly (q)recode Wrapping Paper from Recycled Waste

Claire Potter Design Creates Eco-Friendly (q)recode Wrapping Paper from Recycled Waste

Have you been looking for a cool and green wrapping paper for birthdays, holidays and other fun occasions? Claire Potter Design’s (q)recode wrapping paper is an awesome and eco-friendly option for those who stil enjoy the surprise of gifting. Printed with vegetable inks on 100% recycled paper, each sheet also comes with a special QR code, which when scanned, redirects the recipient to the studio’s secret webpage where they can find a DIY document featuring five easy projects to make with their paper!

(via InHabotat)

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